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Yearlings Meaning in English

word · lemma: yearling

ˈjɝɫɪŋz/, /ˈjɪɫɪŋz
YER-lingz
jˈiəlɪŋz
YEE-uh-lingz

Definición

Animals that are one year old, especially young horses, cattle, or sheep. "Yearlings" refers to the age, usually between one and two years old.

Uso & Matices

Primarily used for livestock, especially horses and cattle. Common in farming, horse breeding, and auctions; rarely refers to humans. The singular is "yearling." Not the same as 'calf' (younger) or 'juvenile' (broader age).

Oraciones de Ejemplo

The yearlings are kept in a separate pasture.

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The farmer sold three yearlings at the market.

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Many yearlings grow quickly during the summer.

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At the auction, the yearlings attracted a lot of attention from buyers.

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Some yearlings are already as big as the adults.

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Each spring, new calves join last year's yearlings in the herd.

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